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The Optimization of the Human Factor: a Methodology for All Defense Personnel
23 May 2026
The History of the Marines – from Philadelphia Taverns to Global Myth
21 May 2026
Defense at a Crossroads: Crosetto's Pressure on Giorgetti for the 15 Billion of the EU SAFE Plan
Defense Minister Crosetto pressures the MEF to unlock 14.9 billion from the European SAFE program, essential for moderni...
19 May 2026
Does Italy Have Something to Learn from Fedorov? The Ukrainian Silicon Valley and the Industrial Transition
Mykhailo Fedorov, young Ukrainian Minister of Defense, leads a technological revolution in warfare, focusing on low-cost...
18 May 2026
A.N.P.d'I., concrete steps towards the resumption of parachuting activities: circular 7044 towards implementation
On May 12, 2026, at the Valdera airfield, a technical survey was conducted on A.N.P.d'I. materials with the Experiences...
14 May 2026
The New Frontier of Defense: Military Modernization Strategies in the 21st Century
Military modernization is essential to face hybrid conflicts and technological challenges. Autonomous drones, hypersonic...
05 May 2026
Genoa, Alpini Under Attack – The Anti-Militaristic Drift Out of Time
Genoa is preparing for the National Gathering of the Alpini 2026, but an insult calling it a "farce" sparked controversy...
04 May 2026
Affordable Mass: A Paradigm Shift in U.S. Defense?
U.S. defense is adopting the concept of "Affordable Mass", integrating costly weapon systems with many more economical a...
04 May 2026
The New Abyss Shield: NATO Strategy and Italy's Role of Excellence
The explosion of the Nord Stream pipelines highlighted the vulnerability of underwater infrastructures, prompting NATO t...
02 May 2026
SIPRI - Global Defense Spending at 2.887 Billion: Record Surge for Germany and Spain
Global military spending reached 2.887 billion dollars, with a global growth of 9.2% excluding the USA (-7.5%). Europe l...
28 April 2026
The Italian Army and the 2026 Challenge: Robotizing the Front Line with UGVs
Ukraine aims for 25,000 unmanned ground vehicles UGVs by mid-2026 to automate frontline logistics, reducing risks for so...
27 April 2026
Gen. Bertolini on BrigataFolgore.net: “The return to ANPDI jumps is an act of justice. Gen. Masiello a very important spur". The video broadcast report
Our guest in a live video, General Bertolini indicated the return to ANPDI jumps as a decisive step for the future of th...
23 April 2026
Italy and ANPDI on the Roof of Europe, Triumph at the UEP Precision Landing Championships
The Azzurra selection triumphs at the UEP Precision Landing Championships in Alcantarilla, Spain, confirming itself as t...
23 April 2026
The Sky Hunters: Tigre, Mangusta, and Fenice Against the Drone Threat
Attack helicopters are becoming essential against drones in modern conflicts. The French Tigre has proven effective in t...
23 April 2026
From the Armed Forces to the Moon: the ongoing link between military and astronauts
The Artemis program for the human return to the Moon focuses on astronauts with military experience, capable of managing...
11 April 2026
The Robot War: How Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of Global Conflict
Captain Max Masley describes how modern warfare, from Ukraine to the Red Sea, is dominated by drones and artificial inte...
09 April 2026
The European Strategic Anomaly: The Long-Range Challenge and Italy's Role
Europe is lagging in the production of long-range drones and missiles, risking being unprepared by the late 2020s. Italy...
07 April 2026
«To die with Him»: the Spanish Legion parades through Málaga, between faith and eternal oath to the Christ of the Good Death
In Málaga, every Holy Thursday, the protagonists are the Spanish legionnaires and the Christ of the Good Death. An anthe...
05 April 2026
New Global Balances: From the US Strategy to Pacific Agreements
The new US Defense Strategy 2026 aims for a return to hemispheric security, transferring the defense burden to regional...
03 April 2026
Germany Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Cloud on the Battlefield
Germany adopts artificial intelligence technologies inspired by the Ukrainian conflict to reduce military response times...
31 March 2026
DELTA: The Future of Cloud-Based Digital C2 and Artificial Intelligence
Ukraine has revolutionized military Command and Control with Delta, a resilient cloud system powered by AI. Thanks to di...
29 March 2026
Glimpses of Future Battles: Ukraine and the End of Traditional Warfare
The conflict in Ukraine marks a military paradigm shift: the advantage is no longer in the individual system, but in the...
29 March 2026
The Norway Model: Conscription is the Best Investment for the Future
In Norway, selective military service is a springboard for young people, offering technical skills and soft skills appre...
29 March 2026
The Defense of the Future: Why Italy Must Focus on Military Robots and Strategic Joint Ventures
Italy faces a demographic crisis reducing volunteers for the armed forces, making military robotics a strategic necessit...
27 March 2026